Tucson Planning and Development Services

Tucson Planning and Development Services Planning & Development conducts development reviews and long-range planning for the City of Tucson.

Building Safety Month may end today, but the work doesn't. Safe buildings happen through the inspections, permits, and p...
05/31/2026

Building Safety Month may end today, but the work doesn't. Safe buildings happen through the inspections, permits, and plans that our teams show up to get right every single day. Thank you to everyone who makes that happen.

Here's to a Tucson built to last.

Next Wednesday, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Tucson's Unified Developme...
05/28/2026

Next Wednesday, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Tucson's Unified Development Code (UDC) that would establish zoning standards and regulations for large-scale data centers.

This is an opportunity for the public to weigh in before the Commission makes its recommendation, which will then advance to Mayor and Council for final consideration and adoption.

The hearing will be held on June 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall (255 W Alameda St) in the Mayor and Council Chambers. Attend in person or participate online.

Can't make the meeting? Written comments are also accepted. Email [email protected] with the hearing date (6/3/26), case name (Regulations for Large-Scale Data Centers), and your name. Written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Learn more and review the proposed regulations: tucsonpdsd.info/DataCentersCodeAmendment

TDC Online, the Tucson Planning and Development Services online permitting system portal, is scheduled for downtime star...
05/27/2026

TDC Online, the Tucson Planning and Development Services online permitting system portal, is scheduled for downtime starting tonight at 5 p.m. This is the first of two scheduled maintenance windows:

*️⃣ Tonight, Wednesday, May 27, 5 p.m. to Thursday, May 28, 5 a.m.
*️⃣ Thursday, May 28, 5 p.m. to Friday, May 29, 5 a.m.

The portal will be back up by 5 a.m. each following morning.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (520) 791-5550.

Some people hear the alarm, others see it. Building codes plan for both. Strobes paired with smoke and fire detectors ma...
05/27/2026

Some people hear the alarm, others see it. Building codes plan for both. Strobes paired with smoke and fire detectors make sure an emergency alert reaches everyone in the room at the same time. This is accessibility by design.

See how accessibility shapes safe building design: tucsonpdsd.info/BuildingSafetyMonth2026

Tucson's development codes shape how the city grows. A proposed update is now open for public review.Tucson Planning and...
05/26/2026

Tucson's development codes shape how the city grows. A proposed update is now open for public review.

Tucson Planning and Development Services is hosting two public meetings on Community Ordinances & Development Enhancements (CODE Tucson '26). The package is designed to make the code easier to use, streamline the review process, and advance priorities such as expanding housing options and adaptive reuse of existing buildings.

Join either meeting to hear more and share your feedback.

In person: Monday, June 1, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Youth On Their Own, 2525 N. Country Club Rd. Virtual Virtual (Zoom): Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (Registration required)

Registration and full details: https://tucsonpdsd.info/CODETucson26

When spaces are easy to understand and easy to navigate, they work better for everyone, from children and seniors to peo...
05/26/2026

When spaces are easy to understand and easy to navigate, they work better for everyone, from children and seniors to people recovering from injury or living with disabilities. Accessible environments are intentionally designed to support the widest range of users. That includes:

*️⃣ Removing obstacles such as narrow pathways, abrupt level changes, or confusing layouts
*️⃣ Considering sensory needs by incorporating clear signage, visual contrast, and auditory cues
*️⃣ Supporting cognitive accessibility through straightforward wayfinding, simple instructions, and predictable design

See how accessible design makes buildings safer for everyone: tucsonpdsd.info/BuildingSafetyMonth2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the Tucson Development Center will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. Regular business ho...
05/24/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the Tucson Development Center will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Every few years, building codes are updated. These new standards reflect what we've learned about making our homes, scho...
05/22/2026

Every few years, building codes are updated. These new standards reflect what we've learned about making our homes, schools, and workplaces safer, more efficient, and more resilient.

Last year, Tucson adopted the 2024 edition of the International Code Council (ICC) codes. Most took effect on January 1, 2026, with the updated energy code following in July. Every permit applied for after these dates must meet the latest fire, structural, and accessibility standards. Complying with these stronger codes today means a safer, more resilient Tucson tomorrow.

Learn about the current Tucson building codes at tucsonpdsd.info/BuildingSafetyMonth2026

Built for the Southwest, by the Southwest. The Resilient Southwest Building Code Collaborative, a Tucson-led partnership...
05/21/2026

Built for the Southwest, by the Southwest. The Resilient Southwest Building Code Collaborative, a Tucson-led partnership funded through the federal RECI (Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation) program, adapts national standards for our desert conditions. Safer construction starts with codes that fit.

Learn more: tucsonpdsd.info/BuildingSafetyMonth2026

Tucson Development Center (TDC) Online, our online permitting system portal, will be unavailable for scheduled maintenan...
05/20/2026

Tucson Development Center (TDC) Online, our online permitting system portal, will be unavailable for scheduled maintenance during two overnight windows next week:

Wednesday, May 27, 5 p.m. – Thursday, May 28, 5 a.m.
Thursday, May 28, 5 p.m. – Friday, May 29, 5 a.m.

If you need to submit an application, request an inspection, or check on a permit, plan to do so before 5 p.m. on those days. The portal will be back online by 5 a.m. the following morning.

For more info, contact [email protected] or call (520) 791-5550.

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Tucson, AZ
85701

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Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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